1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: Northeast Corner of 40th Street and S. Avenue 5 1/4 E
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION CASE TYPE – REZONE CASE PLANNER: JOSHUA DARROW Hearing Date: March 9, 2026 Case Number: ZONE-44874-2026 Project This is a request by Bob Woodman, on behalf of Woodman Family Citrus LP, to Description/ rezone approximately 36.24 acres from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) Location: District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District for the property located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and 5¼E, Yuma, AZ. Existing Zoning Use(s) on-site General Plan Designation Industrial/Suburban Density Agriculture (AG) and Low Density Site Agriculture Residential/Low Density Residential (R-1-12) Residential North Agriculture (AG) Agriculture Industrial South County Suburban Ranch (SR-2) Single-family dwellings Rural Density Residential Industrial/Suburban Density Low Density Residential (R-1-6 East Single-family dwellings Residential/Low Density and R-1-2) Residential Agriculture (AG) and Light Single-family dwellings/ West Industrial Industrial (L-I) agriculture/undeveloped Location Map ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 1 of 15 Prior site actions: Annexation - Ordinance No. 099-81, effective 8/7/1999; Rezone - O2001-56, from Agriculture (AG) to Low Density Residential (R-1-12) District; General Plan Amendment - R2026-009 (GP-44489-2025) approved 2/18/2026. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District, subject to the conditions shown in Attachment A. Suggested Motion: Move to APPROVE Rezone ZONE-44874-2025 as presented, subject to the staff report, information provided during this hearing, and the conditions in Attachment A. Effect of the Approval: By approving the rezone, the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval to City Council for the request to rezone approximately 36.24 acres from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District for the property located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and 5¼E, Yuma, AZ, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment A, and affirmatively finds that the request is in conformance with the City of Yuma General Plan. Staff Analysis: The property is located at the northeast corner of 40th Street and 5¼E and is approximately 36.24 acres in size. The property was annexed into the City of Yuma on August 7, 1999, and was recently subject to a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Industrial, Suburban Density Residential and Low Density Residential to Suburban Density Residential and Low Density Residential. The applicant is seeking to rezone the north portion of the property (approximately 29.8 acres) from the Agriculture/Airport Overlay (AG/AD) District to the Suburban Ranch/Airport Overlay (SR-1/AD) District and south portion of the property (approximately 8.4 acres) to the Low Density Residential/Airport Overlay (R-1-12/AD) District. The applicant intends to subdivide the north portion of the property into 8 lots and the south portion of the property into 24 lots for a total of 32 single-family parcels. Approximately two-thirds of the subject property lies within the 65-70 dB DNL noise contour. Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) § 28-8481 and the City of Yuma zoning ordinance do not allow new residential development within the noise zones. However, residential development is permitted if the military installation and local jurisdiction mutually determine that the proposed use is compatible with ongoing aviation activities. In a Determination of Compatibility dated July 11, 2025, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma did not object to this proposed residential development subject to the conditions of approval for the development. As shown in Attachment B, the proposed subdivision design includes large lots (1.9 to 5 acres) for the homes within the noise contours, directly reflecting the established low- density character of neighboring parcels. No further subdivision of lots within this development will be permitted. In addition, one single-family residence will be allowed per lot, and accessory dwelling units will not be permitted for the residential lots located within the noise contours. ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 2 of 15 All residential development will be required to meet the City of Yuma development standards for the Suburban Ranch (SR-1) and Low Density Residential (R-1-12), Districts. The request to rezone the property from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Suburban Ranch (SR-1) and Low Density Residential (R-1-12) District is in conformance with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 1. Does the proposed zoning district conform to the Land Use Element? Yes Land Use Element: Land Use Designation: Suburban Density Residential/Low Density Residential Issues: None Historic District: Brinley Avenue Century Heights Main Street None X Historic Buildings on Site: Yes No X 2. Are there any dedications or property easements identified by the Transportation Element? No FACILITY PLANS Transportation Master Plan Planned Existing Gateway Scenic Hazard Truck 40th St. – 4-Lane Minor Arterial 50 FT H/W 61 FT H/W Ave 5 ¼ E – Local Road 29 FT H/W 30 FT H/W Ave 5 ½ E – Local Road 29 FT H/W 49 FT H/W Bicycle Facilities Master Plan Proposed bike lane on 40th Street YCAT Transit System None Issues: Access to public transit 3. Does the proposed rezoning of the property conform to the remaining elements of the general plan? Yes Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element: Parks and Recreation Facility Plan Neighborhood Park: Existing: Ocotillo Park Future: Ocotillo Park Community Park: Existing: Kennedy Park Future: East Mesa Community Park Linear Park: Existing: None Future: B Canal Linear Park Issues: None Housing Element: Special Need Household: N/A Issues: None Redevelopment Element: Planned Redevelopment Area: N/A Adopted Redevelopment Plan: North End: Carver Park: None: X Conforms: Yes X No Conservation, Energy & Environmental Element: Impact on Air or Water Resources Yes No X Renewable Energy Source Yes No X Issues: None ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 3 of 15 Public Services Element: Population Impacts Dwellings & Type Projected Police Water Wastewater Population projection per 2023 5-year American Community Survey Single Family Population Impact Consumption Generation Police Impact Standard: 1 officer for every 530 citizens; Maximum Per Unit Officers GPD AF GPD 2020 Conservation Plan 125 2.8 350 0.66 72,450 81.2 24,500 Water demand: 207 gallons/day/person; Wastewater generation: Minimum 70 gallons per day per person 23 2.8 64 0.12 13,331 14.9 4,508 Fire Facilities Plan: Existing: Yuma Fire Station No. 5 Future: East Mesa Fire Station No. 9 Water Facility Plan: Source: City X Private Connection: E. 39th St. 8” PVC Sewer Facility Plan: Treatment: City X Septic Private Connection: E. 39th St. Issues: None Safety Element: Flood Plain Designation: 500 Year Flood Liquefaction Hazard Area: Yes No X Issues: None Growth Area Element: Growth Araby Rd & Interstate 8 Arizona Ave & 16th St Avenue B & 32nd St. Area: North End Pacific Ave & 8th St Estancia None X Issues: None 4. Does the proposed rezoning conform to the adopted facilities plan? Yes 5. Does the proposed rezoning conform to Council’s prior approval of rezonings, development agreements or subdivisions for this site? Yes External Agency Comments: None Received Neighborhood Meeting Comments: See Attachment E Proposed conditions delivered to 2/12/26 applicant on: Final staff report delivered to applicant on: 3/3/26 X Applicant agreed with all of the conditions of approval on: 3/2/26 Applicant did not agree with the following conditions of approval: If the Planner is unable to make contact with the applicant – describe the situation and attempts to contact. Attachments A B C D E F G H I Conditions Approved Neighborhood Neighbor Conceptual Agency Public Neighbor Aerial of MCAS Meeting Notification Site Plan Notifications Comments Postcard Photo Approval DOC Comments List ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 4 of 15 Prepared By: Joshua Darrow Date: 2/23/26 Joshua Darrow Assistant Planner (928) 373-5000, x3039 Joshua.Darrow@YumaAz.gov Reviewed By: Jennifer L. Albers Date: 2/23/26 Jennifer L. Albers Assistant Director of Planning Approved By: Alyssa Linville Date: 03/02/2026 Alyssa Linville Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 5 of 15 ATTACHMENT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The following conditions have been found to have a reasonable nexus and are roughly proportionate to the impact of the proposed rezone for the site: Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services Comments: Alyssa Linville, Director (928) 373-5000, x 3037: 1. The conditions listed below are in addition to City codes, rules, fees and regulations that are applicable to this action. 2. The Owner’s signature on the application for this land use action shall constitute a waiver of any claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134. Community Planning, Joshua Darrow, Assistant Planner (928) 373-5000, x 3039: 3. Owner acknowledges the following conditions to be completed in accordance with the approved Determination of Compatibility • Avigation Easement • Noise Mitigation Standards • Disclosure Requirements • Parcel Restrictions 4. Each of the conditions listed above shall be completed within two (2) years of the effective date of the rezoning ordinance or prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy or City of Yuma Business License for this site, whichever occurs first. If the conditions of approval are not completed within the above timeframe, then the rezone shall be subject to ARS § 9-462.01. Any questions or comments regarding the Conditions of Approval as stated above should be directed to the staff member who provided the comment. Name and phone numbers are provided. ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 6 of 15 ATTACHMENT B CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 7 of 15 ATTACHMENT C AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS o Legal Ad Published: The Sun 02/09/26 o Neighborhood Meeting: 02/02/26 o 300’ Vicinity Mailing: 01/21/26 o Hearing Date: 03/09/26 o 34 Commenting/Reviewing Agencies noticed: 01/22/26 o Comments due: 02/02/26 o Site Posted on: 01/26/26 External List (Comments) Response Date “No Written Comments Received Received Comment” Comments Attached Yuma County Airport Authority NR Yuma County Engineering NR Yuma County Public Works NR Yuma County Water Users’ Assoc. Yes 01/23/26 X Yuma County Planning & Zoning NR Yuma County Assessor NR Arizona Public Service NR Charter Cable NR Southwest Gas NR CenturyLink Communications NR Quechan Tribe NR Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) NR Bureau Land Management (BLM) NR YUHS District #70 NR Yuma Elem. School District #1 NR Crane School District #13 NR A.D.O.T. NR Yuma Irrigation District NR Yuma Mesa Irrigation (YMIDD) NR Unit B Irrigation District NR Arizona Game and Fish NR United States Postal Service NR Yuma Metropolitan Planning Org. NR Yuma Proving Ground NR El Paso Natural Gas Co. NR Western Area Power (WAPA) Yes 01/22/26 X City of Yuma Internal List Response Date “No Written Comments (Conditions) Received Received Conditions” Conditions Attached Police NR Parks & Recreation NR Development Engineer NR Fire Yes 01/22/26 X Building Safety NR City Engineer Yes 2/11/26 X Traffic Engineer NR MCAS / C P & L Office NR Utilities NR Public Works NR Streets NR ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 8 of 15 ATTACHMENT D APPROVED MCAS DOC ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 9 of 15 ATTACHMENT E NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING COMMENTS Date Held: 02/02/2026 Location: NE corner of 40th Street and 5 ¼ E Attendees: Staff: Joshua Darrow; Applicant: Bob Woodman; Neighbors in attendance: Bernando Marquez, Fernando Hernandez, Ramiro Camarillo, Albert Aguilar, Jorge Juarez SUMMARY OF ATTENDEE(S’) COMMENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT: • Staff and Applicant explained the request • Neighbors asked if there had been any changes from original General Plan Amendment o Applicant explained that this was the second meeting required for the plan originally proposed in the General Plan Amendment. ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 10 of 15 ATTACHMENT F PUBLIC COMMENTS Name: Jill Caporelli Contact Information: eyedoccap@gmail.com Method of Phone FAX Email X Letter Other Contact: Questions about the proposed use. ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 11 of 15 ATTACHMENT G NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION LIST PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP AGUILAR ALBERT 3923 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 ALAMEDA MELANIE 5411 E 37TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 ALVARADO NOBERTO NOEL 5414 E 38TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 AMBROSE AARON & KYNA 3737 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 ANGEL SANTOS RANGEL 523 ORCHID ST SOMERTON, AZ, 85350 ARCHAMBAULT LAWRENCE E 3994 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 AVALOS REBECCA LEE 3800 S TILLMAN WY YUMA, AZ, 85365 AYCOCK JULIE A & MATTHEW B 3856 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 BATALLA RAUL 3754 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 BINUYA JEFFREY L 3901 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 BONILLA SAMMY THEODORE & 3922 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 FEBE CPWROS BRADLEY JASON R & ESTRADA 3951 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 ADRIAN J TRUST 12-22-2017 BROWN CHRISTOPHER J 3975 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 CAMARILLO RAMIRO 5435 E 38TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 CHAMPION CHRISTIAN CHURCH AZ 3625 S AVENUE 5E YUMA, AZ, 85365 NP CORP COX ORD J D & CLAUDIA LIV TRS 5511 E 32ND ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 11-06-95 CURRY CHAD W & ALEXANDREA H 3725 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 DAUM MARK AND BLANCA LIVING 3900 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 TRUST 7-1-2021 DAVIS RACHEL & JAMES 3950 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 DELGADO JOHN N 3995 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 DYSON WADE E & JOYCE A TRUST 4026 S NAVEL AVE YUMA, AZ, 85365 4-8-2014 EHK FAMILY TRUST 5-25-2022 5401 E 37TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 FAYSSOUX RICHARD & PEN YING 5413 E 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 TRUST 6-8-2015 FUENTES JAIRO J & FRANCIA A 3713 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 GARRITY THOMAS J & OLGA M 3974 S TILLMAN WY YUMA, AZ, 85365 HAGGARD VINNI & MARIVIC 3742 TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 CPWROS HAN BYOUNG JU 5422 E 39TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 HERNANDEZ FERNANDO & 3882 S AVENUE 5 1/4 E YUMA, AZ, 85365 LORENZA JT HUDSON TODD R & BROOKE E 3868 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 HURTADO ERICK N 5422 E 37TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 JUAREZ-JIMENEZ JORGE C & 3896 S AVENUE 5 1/4E YUMA, AZ, 85365 LAROSE WARREN C & NINETTE M 4063 S NAVEL AVE YUMA, AZ, 85365 JT LEON-GUERRERO TRUST 3-25-2021 3643 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 LUNA WENDY FAJARDO & LUNA 3830 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 GEORGE JR JT MACADAM ROBERT J & HELENE 3882 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 DOROTHY MARQUEZ BERNARDO & EDITH JT 3589 W 27TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85364 ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 12 of 15 MARTINEZ CARLOS A & MARGARET 3992 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 G TRUST MAYES EDWARD & TAMARA 5432 E 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 MENVIELLE JC FAMILY TRUST 4-17- 5346 E VIEW PARKWAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 2015 MW FARMS LLC 3939 E HERMOSA VISTA MESA, AZ, 85215 NAVARRETE JULIO & VICTORIA 3611 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 NORONHA BOSCO M & RITA TRUST 4062 S NAVEL AVE YUMA, AZ, 85365 10-14-2014 PIERSON JACOB WARREN 3696 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 PLATERO VICTOR STEVEN 3675 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 POELS ANGELA KAMERINE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 4-19- 4027 S NAVEL AVE YUMA, AZ, 85365 2023 QUIROZ MICHELLE A 5266 E COUNTY 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 RAMIREZ JOE ALBERT & MICHELLE 3766 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 T RAMIREZ NICOLAS REYES & ROSA 3743 S TILLMAN WY YUMA, AZ, 85365 RAMIREZ RODOLFO J & ROSAURA L 3724 TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85364 TR 6-29-99 REYES JOHN PAUL & KERRY 3627 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 SANCHEZ AIDA 5423 E 37TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 SANDERS XAVIER A 3901 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 SANDPOINT EAST PROPERTY LLC 6024 E 32ND ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 SANDPOINT LEMON ORCHARD LLC 6024 E 32ND ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 SLAYTON ERIKA 5430 E 37TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 SMITH JIMMY L & JOHANNA R 5434 E 38TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 SMOCK JOHN PAUL & MARITES 4024 S AVENUE 5 1/2 E YUMA, AZ, 85365 SONGCO DAVID B 3736 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 SORRELLS BRANDON L & ANNGIE 3816 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 SULLINS DOUG & TRACY CPWROS 5265 E 37TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 TWIGGER IBARRA TRUST 6-14-2018 3683 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 URBIETA JORGE A & ELIZABETH T 3651 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 CPWROS WAPLER GARY D & MARGARET JT 5412 E 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 WEBB MICHAEL R & CHARLEE K 5402 E 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 CPWROS WHITMER JAMES & DAKIN 5415 E 38TH PL YUMA, AZ, 85365 WILSON SAMUEL DAVID 3712 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 O'DONOGHUE WOJEWODZKI ANTHONY & CHERYL 5433 E 38TH ST YUMA, AZ, 85365 CPWROS WOODMAN FAMILY CITRUS LP 13388 S AVENUE 5E YUMA, AZ, 85365 YUMA CITY OF ONE CITY PLAZA YUMA, AZ, 85364 YUMA R V PROPERTIES LTD UTAH 3547 S AVENUE 5 E YUMA, AZ, 85365 PARTNERS ZAMORA ARTURO & DAENA 3898 S TILLMAN WAY YUMA, AZ, 85365 CPWROS ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 13 of 15 ATTACHMENT H NEIGHBOR MAILING ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 14 of 15 ATTACHMENT I AERIAL PHOTO City of Yuma Yuma County ZONE-44874-2026 March 9, 2026 Page 15 of 15